Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Name: Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: CMS nursing home record
Creator: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Brooklyn, Kings County, New York · CCN 335070 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 240 certified beds, 230 residents a day on average. 21 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall	★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections	★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing	★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures	★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay	5 / 3 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing	3.29651 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses	0.34867 hours per resident per day
Weekend total	2.94058 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover	28.2% (registered nurses 48.4%)
Administrators who left	1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

Survey	Finding	Severity	Status
2025-12-09 complaint survey	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09
2025-12-09 complaint survey	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09
2025-12-02 complaint survey	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-15
2025-12-02 complaint survey	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-15
2025-05-29	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-16
2025-05-29	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-16
2025-05-29	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-16
2025-05-29	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577	C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-16
2024-12-05 complaint survey	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Past Non-Compliance 2024-11-18
2023-10-27 complaint survey	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-20
2023-10-27 complaint survey	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-20
2023-10-27 complaint survey	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-20
2023-05-16	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-17
2023-05-16	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-17
2023-05-16	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-17
2023-05-16	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-17
2023-05-16	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-17
2020-11-09	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-18
2020-11-09	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-18
2020-11-09	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-03
2020-11-09	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-02

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

Name	Role	Share	Since
Melnicke, Israel Individual	corporate director	—	2012-02-22
Melnicke, Matthew Individual	corporate director	—	2012-02-22
Melnicke, Michael Individual	corporate director	—	2012-02-22
Melnicke, Michael Individual	corporate officer	—	2012-02-22
Schuck, Robert Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2012-02-22

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Kings County.